Associations to the word «Shrive»

Wiktionary

SHRIVE, verb. (transitive and intransitive) To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)
SHRIVE, verb. (transitive) To prescribe penance or absolution.
SHRIVE, verb. (intransitive or reflexive) To confess, and receive absolution.

Dictionary definition

SHRIVE, verb. Grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's".

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi